Telecom/Mobile News

Top mobile telephone suppliers have agreed to back an EU-wide harmonisation of phone chargers, the European Commission said on Monday, hailing the pact as good news for consumers and the environment.

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) State-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MNTL) have entered into a pact with a pan-Asia mobile operators alliance to offer pay per day data roaming services to their customers in different countries.

Washington, June 25 (ANI): Those who love watching their favourite football teams in action on the big TV screen can now enjoy the same experience even when they are out on the beach-all thanks to mini beamer in cell phones.

Penang (Malaysia), June 19 (IANS) Can the cellphone replace the blackboard? Not quite, but it is finding new uses in the classroom in pockets of Asia, says a new report.

Sales of Palm Inc's closely watched Pre mobile phone are running on track with -- and exceeding some -- Wall Street expectations after just over one week in stores.

London, June 16 (ANI): Do you always find it difficult to make your way to the right departure gate at the airport? Well, it will soon get a lot easier, thanks to a GPS-like navigating system for cellular phones that works even inside buildings and closed spaces.

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Leading telecom operator Tata Teleservices Wednesday launched mobile services on the GSM platform under the Tata DoCoMo brand, saying it will invest $2 billion (Rs.9,450 crore) for its pan-India rollout.

Noida, June 10 (IANS) Leading white goods and mobile handset manufacturer Samsung Wednesday launched a low-cost solar-powered mobile phone, and said it was planning to introduce about 20 more models by year-end.

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd (MTNL) Tuesday launched its third-generation (3G) telephony services in the national capital and Gurgaon as part of its second phase of expansion in this area.

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Telecom operator Aircel has awarded a five-year multi-million-dollar contract to Telcordia, a global communication software service provider, for implementing its real-time charging solution, the company said Tuesday.

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Communications Minister A. Raja, who assumed office here Monday, said the auction of third generation (3G) radio bandwidth will be completed by the end of 2009.

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Indian telecom industry saw a dip in the number of new subscribers in April - 11.75 million telephone connections were added, compared to 15.87 million in March, an official statement said here Monday.

London, June 1 (ANI): Even people considered to be multi-tasking may find it difficult to type an email using a mobile phone while walking, but a new iPhone application is now here to make it child's play.

London, May 30 (ANI): Hundreds of students of a top Japanese university are getting sat-nav iPhones, so that it's easier to track them down in case they skip classes.

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) UTStarcom, a US-based network solutions provider, Tuesday said it will support state-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to roll out IPTV (Internet protocol television) services.

Johannesburg, May 26 (IANS) South African telecom giant MTN believes a potential deal with New Delhi-based Bharti Airtel has the makings of a telecom giant that would straddle India, the Gulf and Africa.

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Your iPhone can now count how many calories you have burnt in a given day, thanks to a new Walk n' Play application.

London, May 20 (ANI): If you feel that texting does not express your mood while you type an SMS, then new "light messaging" by Nokia of Finland might just do the trick for you.

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel Friday said its mobile phone subscriber base had crossed the 100-million mark, making the company the third largest single country service provider in the world.